The Lister Weekly Update #26

Selected students in Y7 and Y8 took part in a workshop with the British Council on “Where can languages take you”. During the workshop, students had the opportunities to meet civil servants and learn about their journey and why languages are important in their roles. This sparked very good conversations about the importance of languages and the jobs that students would enjoy doing. Working in the secret services turned out to be a popular choice! At the Lister New’s Desk, we are also excited by the idea of working in espionage

(a word that has its origin in 18th century France - espion - a spy, espionner - to spy) but unfortunately we are too stuck in our ways to adapt to a new career, unlike these brilliant students from KS3 who are only just beginning to achieve their potential.

Students were also very excited to learn about how the border force works and how languages support international co-operation particularly with France. Students had the chance to hear stories from the Head of International Operations for the Border Force and were fascinated by the links with other cultures he has made in his job. It was a great event where students saw the importance of languages in the curriculum.

Dear Parents,

We are thrilled to share some exciting news about our students' recent participation in the Panathlon Competition. Our amazing team of deaf children not only competed with enthusiasm and sportsmanship but also brought home an impressive achievement—they secured second place in the competition!

Each one of our talented athletes received a medal, and their hard work and dedication were recognized with a well-deserved trophy. This accomplishment is a testament to their resilience, teamwork, and passion for sports.

The Panathlon Competition is known for its inclusive approach, providing a platform for young athletes with various abilities to showcase their talents and enjoy the spirit of friendly competition. Our students supported each other, and displayed remarkable determination throughout the event.

We are incredibly proud of their performance and the positive representation of our school. Their success is not just measured by the medals and trophy, but by the camaraderie, confidence, and joy they exhibited. These young athletes have shown us all that with perseverance and teamwork, anything is possible.

Let's join together in celebrating their fantastic achievement and continue to encourage and support all our children in their endeavours, both on and off the field.

Warm regards,

Nur Uddin

Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion

Lead Qualified Teacher of the Deaf

Last week, a group of our Year 10 students ventured into the bustling heart of Canary Wharf for an exciting visit to Citibank. They attended a presentation and Q&A session with a director who has been with the bank for over 25 years and had the opportunity to speak to multiple employees at the firm, many of whom joined the bank through their grad scheme.

The highlight of the visit was a captivating money management task, where our students transformed into financial masterminds. With a mythical budget of £20,000, they conjured up their own fundraising initiatives. The room buzzed with creativity as they brewed up fantastic ideas. They used their imaginations to think of creative ways to make money for some excellent charities. The likes of Drake and KSI were two of the interesting headliners selected by the students for their fundraisers.

From bake sales to charity dinners, the students' fundraising schemes were a testament to their ingenuity and teamwork.

The Citibank visit was not just an education trip, but an inspiring adventure that gave our students a glimpse into the fascinating world of finance.

A huge thank you to Citibank for opening their doors to our students.

At the Lister news team, we know that your children are always safe at school. The systems we have in place are there to support and protect all the students at Lister. They are also safe with parents and carers at home. For many of our students, one of the biggest areas of risk is in the online world, as there are malicious parties who do not have the best interests of your children at heart. The Safer Internet Centre have created an article that explores what parents might do if they are concerned that their child is gaming with strangers online. This is something that is very common and may pose risks, so we would advise parents and carers to read this carefully. You can find the article here.

If you have concerns, you can contact school and speak to your child's Pastoral Manager for further advice.

Each week we want to celebrate particular students who have won the most praises in their house and in their year group. Keep and eye out for you child aiming for excellence and having their name highlighted here!

Our thought of the week, this week, is focused on the role of fathers. Please discuss the thought of the week with your child.